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The Coat of Many Colours

Name: The Coat of Many Colours
ISBN: 9780241334324

By Dolly Parton

Dolly’s patchwork coat sparks laughter—but could its secret stitches help her stand tall?

heartfelt uplifting colourful inspiring

Genres

Friendship/Family Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Coat of Many Colours about?

When Dolly’s family cannot afford a new winter coat, her mother lovingly stitches one from colourful scraps of cloth. Dolly is thrilled with her warm, bright coat, but at school some children laugh at her unusual clothes. Hurt at first, she remembers the love sewn into every patch and finds the courage to feel proud. Based on Dolly Parton’s childhood and beloved song, this heartfelt picture book celebrates family, resilience, gratitude and the special meaning of handmade gifts.

Pages

34 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2017

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